Oatmeal-Coconut Breakfast Bars

Kelly Kolb
With 15 years of working around some of the most brilliant culinary experts, I pride myself on creating delicious and nutritious meals that bring joy to the family table.
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Published: 1/28/2020

Try these healthy oatmeal-coconut bars for breakfast or in the afternoon with a cup of tea.

These bars are a nice way to get kids (and grownups) to eat a little extra nutrition from carrots, applesauce and wheat germ. They're like a dessert for breakfast. A real treat in the morning with coffee, tea or milk, they also pack well for lunch boxes and hiking snacks.

Serves: 18 Save

Ingredients (12)

  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
  • 3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut, divided
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 cup grated carrots
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine oatmeal and apple juice. Cover and heat on high 2 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.
  3. Combine flour, wheat germ, 1/2 cup coconut, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, applesauce, carrots and eggs. Fold into flour mixture. Add oatmeal mixture and stir until just blended.
  4. Spoon into baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup coconut. Bake 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and cut into bars.

Frosé Margarita

The Bar

Ingredients (7)

  • 1 oz. Don Julio Blanco Tequila
  • 2 oz. Rosé Wine
  • 0.5 oz. Orange Liqueur
  • 0.5 oz. Agave
  • 2-3 Frozen Strawberries
  • Edible Flower or Rose Petal Garnish
  • *Approximate serving size is 1.02 servings. Please enjoy responsibly.
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